Although the Kansas City Royals were kicking the tires on some players at the trade deadline, general manager Dayton Moore believed internal production would drive the team in the stretch run so the Royals held off.

Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore will likely get the go-ahead to add payroll, but clubs believe that go-ahead will not come until the middle of July. When it does the team is expected to focus on right field and the bullpen.